Understanding Post-Surgical Wound Care: Pain, Gel Application, and Healing
Wound after debridement surgery? Hello doctor, my mother was discharged from the hospital today. After I disinfected her wound and applied the wound gel in the evening, she felt pain at the wound site. Is this due to the gel, or could it be because I didn't disinfect the wou...
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Hello: It is normal to experience pain after cleaning a wound. The function of the gel is to provide moisture, similar to the need for water, as tissues must remain hydrated for proper healing. Please visit the surgical outpatient clinic.[Read More] Understanding Post-Surgical Wound Care: Pain, Gel Application, and Healing
Understanding Painful Lower Abdominal Masses: Causes and Concerns
Painful mass in the lower abdomen? Doctor, I have a horizontal lump about four centimeters in size located in the lower abdomen near the penis. It feels soft to the touch, and pressing on it causes pain. I experience pain when I stand up after sitting or when I bend over to get u...
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Hello, please see the outpatient clinic.[Read More] Understanding Painful Lower Abdominal Masses: Causes and Concerns
Post-Fistula Surgery: Persistent Pain and Scar Concerns After One Year
More than a year after the fistula surgery, there is still a sharp pain in the anus? Hello Doctor, I underwent a fistula and hemorrhoidectomy surgery in mid-May of 2018, and it has been over a year since then. I still experience a sharp pain in my anal area, and when I use my g...
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Hello: After the surgery, the scar will not disappear. Please take some time to check with the colorectal department at Changhua Hospital. We care about you.[Read More] Post-Fistula Surgery: Persistent Pain and Scar Concerns After One Year
Blood When Wiping: Understanding Possible Causes and Concerns
There is blood when wiping, but there is none in the stool? Recently, I've noticed blood when wiping after a bowel movement. I'm not sure what the cause is, but I haven't had a bowel movement in 3 to 4 days, which is a bit concerning. I've also been under some...
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Eat more fruits and vegetables, and make sure to consult a colorectal specialist when you have the opportunity.[Read More] Blood When Wiping: Understanding Possible Causes and Concerns
Post-Hemorrhoid Surgery: Understanding Pain and Stitch Concerns
Postoperative care for hemorrhoids? On September 23, 2019, I had surgery, and today after having a bowel movement, I noticed a string at the anal opening. Is this a sign of suture detachment or is it normal? It hurts a little when I gently pull on it.
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Please return for a follow-up appointment.[Read More] Post-Hemorrhoid Surgery: Understanding Pain and Stitch Concerns
Understanding Flat Stool: Is It Linked to Hemorrhoids?
The stool is flat-shaped? In the past few days, my stools have been flat for about three days. I have hemorrhoids; could the hemorrhoids be causing my stools to become flat?
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Hello: No problem. Please take some time to look into colorectal surgery.[Read More] Understanding Flat Stool: Is It Linked to Hemorrhoids?
Post-Banding Hemorrhoid Care: What to Expect After Surgery
Hemorrhoid ligation Hello, after undergoing a rubber band ligation procedure, is it normal for the rubber band to have fallen off (3 days post-operation) while the tissue from the original hemorrhoid (which feels like it is decaying) has not yet detached? Will it fall off on its ...
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Please take some time to check out the colorectal department.[Read More] Post-Banding Hemorrhoid Care: What to Expect After Surgery
Post-Surgery Care for Anal Abscess: Understanding Healing and Pain
Postoperative care for anal abscess? Hello, doctor! Two weeks ago, I underwent an anesthesia drainage surgery for an anal abscess at the Rectal Surgery Department of Nanmen Hospital. After changing the dressing three days later, the doctor said my recovery was normal and advised ...
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Hello: Please come in for a follow-up appointment to check if the swelling is just a simple injury. The Ministry of Health and Welfare Changhua Hospital cares about you.[Read More] Post-Surgery Care for Anal Abscess: Understanding Healing and Pain
Understanding Constipation: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions
Bowel issues I have been experiencing severe constipation for a long time, sometimes going one to two weeks without a bowel movement. My stools are usually hard. A few months ago, I occasionally felt a sharp pain in a certain area of my anus while using the restroom, and there wa...
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Hello: Please take some time to visit the colorectal department to confirm whether it is internal hemorrhoidal bleeding. The Ministry of Health and Welfare Changhua Hospital cares about you.[Read More] Understanding Constipation: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions
Understanding and Treating Purple Bumps on the Areola: A Guide
Areola pimples A week ago, I noticed a purple bump on my areola (I'm not sure if it's a hemangioma, as I've had one on my back before). I tried to squeeze the purple bump, and it bled, but now the raised area hasn't gone down, and there is white pus appearing....
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Hello: There is a higher possibility of hair loss; please take a look at breast surgery when you have time.[Read More] Understanding and Treating Purple Bumps on the Areola: A Guide
Blood on Toilet Paper After Bowel Movements: Causes and Solutions
There is blood on the toilet paper after wiping following a bowel movement? Two nights ago, during a bowel movement, my stool was very hard, and I had to strain to pass it. The stool was larger than usual, and I felt a point near my anus being rubbed, causing a bit of pain that w...
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Hello: Please take a moment to check the colorectal department.[Read More] Blood on Toilet Paper After Bowel Movements: Causes and Solutions
Is It Granulation Tissue After Hemorrhoid Surgery?
Is it granulation tissue after hemorrhoid surgery? Is this a postoperative granuloma? I had traditional surgery for internal and external hemorrhoids with thrombosis on April 2nd, and it has been 25 days since then. There is still a small lump the size of a mung bean at the anal ...
Dr. Yu Mingchang reply Surgery
Hello: After using the restroom, cleaning with cold water is sufficient and is not a problem.[Read More] Is It Granulation Tissue After Hemorrhoid Surgery?
Persistent External Hemorrhoids: When Is Surgery the Only Option?
External hemorrhoids have not resolved for a long time? Two years ago, I noticed blood in my stool. After an examination, the doctor diagnosed me with an external hemorrhoid and prescribed an ointment for me to apply. However, I have been using it for almost two years now, and it...
Dr. Yu Mingchang reply Surgery
Hello: Please take a moment to check the colorectal clinic at Changhua Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, which cares about you.[Read More] Persistent External Hemorrhoids: When Is Surgery the Only Option?
Understanding Anal Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Rectal foreign body Hello, Doctor: About a week ago, after having a bowel movement, I felt a sharp pain in my anus while wiping, similar to the pain of a tear. I noticed a small amount of blood on the toilet paper. Since then, I've been more cautious while wiping, but I stil...
Dr. Yu Mingchang reply Surgery
Hello; there is a higher possibility of hemorrhoids. Please take some time to consult the Department of Colorectal Surgery at Changhua Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, as they care about your health.[Read More] Understanding Anal Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Post-Surgery Discomfort: Understanding Anal Fistula Recovery Challenges
It has been six months since the surgery, and there is still some discomfort in the anal area? I had an anal fistula surgery on September 5, 2018. The doctor mentioned that the fistula was located directly above the anus, so after the surgery, the incision was made at the top of ...
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Hello; please take a moment to check the colorectal clinic at Changhua Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, which cares about you.[Read More] Post-Surgery Discomfort: Understanding Anal Fistula Recovery Challenges
Understanding Anal Pimples: When to See a Doctor and Treatment Options
Pimples near the anus? A small pimple near the anus has grown to about 1 cm over the past two weeks (it feels soft and is not very visible). I am a 31-year-old woman and have not had any sexual activity recently. Should I see a doctor, or can I treat it myself? If I need to see a...
Dr. Yu Mingchang reply Surgery
Hello; you can take a look at the Department of Colorectal Surgery at Changhua Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, which cares about you.[Read More] Understanding Anal Pimples: When to See a Doctor and Treatment Options
Effective Natural Remedies for Quick Hemorrhoid Recovery
How to quickly recover from hemorrhoids? What effective methods can doctors recommend for the rapid recovery of hemorrhoids? Description of the condition: About two years ago, I experienced my first hemorrhoid flare-up, with a noticeable swollen lump around the anus. During that ...
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Hello, you can return for an outpatient examination.[Read More] Effective Natural Remedies for Quick Hemorrhoid Recovery
Understanding Rectal Bleeding and Abdominal Pain: When to Seek Help
Blood in stool, abdominal pain? Hello, doctor. I had internal hemorrhoids last year, and it got better after taking medication. However, I think it has recurred due to staying up too late during finals. It doesn't bleed every time, but I've been experiencing abdominal p...
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Please take some time to check out the colorectal department.[Read More] Understanding Rectal Bleeding and Abdominal Pain: When to Seek Help
Unusual Growth Near Anus: Is It Hemorrhoids or Something Else?
Are there granulation tissues at the anal opening? I found a strange growth at the anal opening that is usually not uncomfortable, and there is no pain or itching. I also haven't experienced any bleeding during bowel movements. Could this be hemorrhoids? 😭 (I have to sit for...
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It should be referred to as polyps. Please take a moment to check with the Department of Colorectal Surgery at Changhua Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, as they care about your health.[Read More] Unusual Growth Near Anus: Is It Hemorrhoids or Something Else?
Understanding Anal Warts: Treatment Options and Recovery Insights
Anal warts Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about the issue of anal warts. I am working abroad, and the local physician diagnosed me with anal warts. They used an anoscope and treated my condition with cryotherapy. There has been bleeding almost every time, and this has been go...
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Hello: Please take a moment to check the colorectal department at Changhua Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, as they care about you.[Read More] Understanding Anal Warts: Treatment Options and Recovery Insights